This is a very lovely community of condos. It's located in a wonderful area of town on the…read moresouthside on Touchton Road. Tinseltown is literally just down the street and there many restaurants all within a mile. The St. John's Town Centre is also located just a couple of miles in the other direction. http://www.yelp.com/biz/st-johns-town-center-jacksonville?hrid=Ui7W5c_gbwkndVI9W7K4UA I love the fact the community is gated and has a guard posted at the gate 24/7. There are so many communities with gates, but all you have to do to gain entrance is wait for a car to put in the code and go through and then follow behind. Not the case here. Unless you have a sticker on your car, you MUST stop at the guard house and you must be on the list; otherwise, you will not be gaining entrance into this safe community. The grounds are manicured immaculately. There is a beautiful pond with a fountain and many of the condos look out onto the pond. I can say from experience that sitting out on one of the screened in patios overlooking the pond is very peaceful. If you have a dog, there are doggie clean-up stations located throughout the community. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/il-vilagio-jacksonville?filter_by_userid=True&select=mF12scPUC7PfBVQGeY0wrQ&userid=xzWwfb0iVk4w8u1laXmuSg#n-uQaStoOGXITHLljZBW5A We had this convenient feature at our apartment complex in Orlando. I think it's a very nice touch for dog owners. The pool area is very nice. The water is sparkling and inviting with a small fountain at one end flowing into the pool. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/il-villagio-jacksonville#C4WQb6ZPw4aYwqPB6Z4F8A http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/il-villagio-jacksonville#Y06YO3oB7i95bTfSPcEELg There's also a nice-sized jacuzzi and the temperature is perfect. Tables with umbrellas and chairs are set up around the pool http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/il-villagio-jacksonville#j8hsUuKz8Y9NIFPei9aV-Q as well as lounge chairs if you're wanting to work on your tan. There are also several covered areas with ceiling fans if you're looking to have a picnic. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/il-villagio-jacksonville?select=hKpCo0jPv8-6X2qEFnbwSQ#hKpCo0jPv8-6X2qEFnbwSQ The community has a basketball court and tennis courts. There's a community pool table that is very nice. I also noticed a very small bookshelf off the gym area. It's only a few small shelves, so there aren't many books and the ones that are there are dated. Since hubby and I are both very avid readers, I glanced over all the books and saw nothing that would interest either of us. Not to say there's not something there that might interest someone else, but I mostly saw older romance books. As for the gym, I can't say I'm very impressed and it's not large. There are treadmills and stationary bikes with televisions set up for you to watch while you exercise, but the weight equipment is very limited. For me, the gym would do just fine, but for hubby (he lifts a good bit) the gym doesn't even come close to meeting his needs. So, if you're a lifter like my hubby is, you'll need to get a gym membership somewhere else. The restrooms for the pool/gym area are clean and well-appointed. There are regular showers as well as a steam shower, a changing area, and lockers. Although, I must say I'm confused by the lockers. They are there, but there are no keys in them. How one is suppose to use them, I'm not sure. I asked a resident who has lived there for quite some time and she said she had no clue where to get the keys or how one was to gain access to them. ?? If you're looking to purchase a condo in the Jacksonville area, I highly recommend you take a look at this community! if not for the small gym, this community would have gotten a full 5 stars from me.

For condo living in Jax this is the place to be. Great location in the heart of the Southside,…read moretechnically known as Windy Hill as I have come to find out while using google maps, bing, and of course Yelp! You get more of a sense that your living in a more quiet part of town such as Ponte Vedra bc of the peace and quiet, as well as the 24/7 security and gate that you must either have a barcode sticker on your vehicle or go through the visitor lane and speak with security to get access into this hidden gem! As far as amenities go their is plenty to do. They have a pool with water fountain and outdoor jacuzzi accompanied by plenty of comfy lounge chairs for those who are looking to get a tan, they also have plenty of tables and chairs with shaded umbrellas that are perfect for those who want to make a full day of the pool and bring along a cooler packed with food and drink, and for those who want that extra bit of luxury they have a few covered marble huts complete with ceiling fans and tables and chairs. The best part is you don't need to worry about your kiddos wandering into the pool area with out you and accidentally drowning bc it's completely gated in and you need a fob to open get in! They also have awesome locker rooms that offer regular showers as well as a state of the art steam shower room, and hand washing areas as well as the obvious access to toilets, plus a huge changing area complete with benches by the lockers and outlets for all your hair dryers, etc. Then theirs the fully stocked gym with t.v.'s at pretty much every stationary machine in the gym, and if you just want to read a book in a cozy chair while your spouse or friend works out they have that as well! I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the book shelf fully stocked with a cozy chair in the gym! Then theirs the main salon where you can go hang out and play pool with you friends or whomever you meet here, might I add it's a very nice pool table...lol! They also have a ton of comfy seating in their as well as a huge flat screen tv hanging on the wall, plus a huge kitchen that is perfect for any time you want to though a party or wedding! I've actually seen people have their weddings here, and I'm not joking. All you have to do is call the office ahead of time and reserve the date that you want to hold your upcoming bash and then they will ask for a deposit in case anything gets broken, did I mention your party comes with a security guard to make sure only your guests and the people that you want their are allowed in on that day! everyone else is sol from the main salon on your party day! Once your party is over and everything is back in it's place the guard will do a run through with you before he locks it up at the end, ensuring you get your deposit back! $100.00 is a lot better of a price for all the stuff you get and can do at this space vs. other places I've seen! Then theirs the tennis courts and basket ball court, as well as all of the walking trails, not to mention if you have a dog you don't have to worry about buying your own poop bags as they have them located throughout the complex hanging above the doggie garbage waste baskets. Then theirs the location your right across the street from the Tinseltown theater and all of the restaurants, plus if you go straight across Southside Blvd. you have the Publix shopping center and CVS. If you go towards Gate parkway you can either go to the Tapestry park shops and restaurants, ie. Starbucks, III Forks, Orange Leaf, Jacksonville Running Co., or you could be at the St. John's Town Center just as fast. When I bought this condo it was a foreclosure, and the previous owners took every appliance that they could remove, but now that I've been here for three years I've made this condo my own! In the time I've been here the only time I've seen a fire/rescue vehicle was when someone is sick, and not for violence, that's a big plus in my book. One last thing I forgot to mention was that they have trash pick up three times a week as well so if you don't like taking your trash to the dumpster, here they will come to your door step three times a week and take as many bags of trash as you leave them!

My family and many friends live in this condominium community. I am sure there are some apartments…read moreavailable to rent but for the most part, the community members are owners. It's a vibrant community with an eclectic group dwelling within a sound structure. (In fact my mom and step father stayed on the 16th floor at the San Marco place during our last hurricane (Oct '16), and never lost power. (* If they had lost power, San Marco place has a back up generator for all vital needs) Concierge is on hand at the front desk to assist. Bookclubs and meeting groups assemble and gather in common areas. Pool area was just redone. It is spacious, clean, and now provides shading with the new umbrellas. Gym is small but accommodates all basic needs. Club room is located by the pool and gym area and provides a comfortable TV room and kitchen area. I have only visited condos facing the water and these views are great, especially the ones facing the corner water views which show the stadium, river, and areas where the school board bldg. resides. Condos are spacious and can be opened up to accommodate an open floor plan. Natural lighting is good, bathrooms spacious and the kitchens I've seen have 2 refrigerators, new cabinets, and large pantries. Private parking is located underneath the units in a gated parking area. Most residents receive two parking spaces but additional storage units aren't easy to come by. San Marco Place is located across the street from the River walk, down the street from fabulous restaurants and bars, across the river from the Florida Times Union and downtown area as well as being close in proximity to the tram.

We've been living here since the middle of May 2026, and so far I've never felt more safe and…read moresecure in any apartment I've lived in. Ciara (office) is so helpful, so sweet. These apartments make me feel like I'm living at a resort. This is truly, high end, resort style living. The security of the entire complex, the amenities, the community, etc I just can't say enough about how thankful I am we chose The Reef when we moved to Florida. The staff always have things planned to bring neighbors and the community together, the club house has kid friendly games in a clean and aesthetically pleasing indoor/outdoor area, the pool area is immaculate! They are also very pet friendly, and love to celebrate a pet of the month each month which is so cute. Full gym, (even a smiths machine and a stair stepper!) a yoga room where the community also does some yoga classes, and outdoor workout area with turf and to top it all of they even have a rotating rock wall for people working on those skills. AND it's right next to Hanna Park which has awesome trails and a nice, clean beach with lifeguards! It's just Dow the road within walking distance from the apartment complex! If you're looking for a place to call home, and either want a peaceful sanctuary, a close and family-like community, or a safe and secure complex with amazing amenities - THIS is your place. This is a wonderful place to call home, and I'm so thankful for the wonderful staff in the office who are caring and helpful with every little detail. Thank you Reef, we're so happy to call this home with you all!

Recommend reading beyond superficial reviews made when folks first move in V.S looking for those…read morewho've been residents more than 5 months. This place will show its true colors. Not so pretty apartment complex after all . Nearly a year and a half of living in the Reef Oceanside Apartments, I regret our decision to end our lease and move out. The complex has several major problems that affect residents' quality of life. Despite many amenities, many aren't working. For example, the grill tanks are always empty, and it took almost a year for the key fobs to work. The "dog park," promised from the start, is just a figment of imagination. The ground-floor convenience store, originally meant to be a dog wash area, has been closed for months. Now it's just a regular convenience store, making residents even more unhappy. The apartment hallways are always dirty and messy, and the staff changes a lot. The management can't seem to hire competent people, and they keep getting unprofessional staff. The Reef's beautiful beachfront location might seem like a dream, but it's not. The long commute to the beach is a major downside. Residents have complained about the Assistant Manager, Alyssa Thompson , for a long time. But yet seems to still work there. From myself to multiple residents. Alyssa is very unprofessional, rude, and nasty. Office always seems to hire new people, and can't seem to keep to good ones around. After we move out, the complex charges a moving fee. The management also sets unreasonable cleaning standards and tries to charge extra fees. Upon cleaning the apartment. All these problems have made me realize that I'd be better off living somewhere else. I encourage other residents to think the same and find better homes. Goodbye, Reef Oceanside Apartments!

Past tenant- I miss our loft space! The property used to be a school. Some of the units still have…read morechalkboards! Our unit was in the gymnasium, and the ceilings are 30+ ft, accompanied by windows. Every detail of the space was thought about: The original beams, stained polished concrete floor, granite countertops, subway titled bathroom. The amenities! The pool area, gym, and courtyard. Also, the property manager is always responsive and accommodating!

I honestly wish I can give this place zero stars. Being in the military, I move around a lot and…read morehave lived in numerous apartments/ condos. I can sincerely say that this place is the worst I have ever lived in. I moved to San Marco Lofts from Citigate in Southside because we wanted to live in an "edgier" place. There is a nice rustic yet modern look to the place but the trade offs are definitely not worth it. First lets talk about safety. Ive actually had the place filled with smoke before because of something burning in the oven and not once had the fire alarm even make a slight chirp. In addition the fire alarm is mounted 30 ft above us....very easy to check and to make sure the batteries are fresh.....because im a 30 ft man and we like to carry around 30 ft ladders everywhere. Now moving on to another safety ticket item; mold. We had mold everywhere in our unit despite always having our fan and ac on and driving up our electric bill. When we told management about the mold it took them a whole month to actually send someone to correct it. We had blackish greenish mold on all of our windows, we had white flaky mold inside and outside of our food storage areas in the kitchen. And our walls in the front were patched with mold. We also had an infestation of something called drain flies. Talking to several neighbors, they told us we werent the only ones with this infestation. In addition to drain flies, we had somehow had bees enter our apartment about 5 of them through cracks in the brick from the outside. Just yesterday while emptying our dishwasher...we found a cockroach crawl out from where the water is discharged from. Just for fun I also checked familywatchdog, there is literally a registered child sex offender steps away from the property. You can literally walk out of san marco lofts and give him a high five. Check yourself if you do not believe me. The walls are paper thin. Every argument, conversation or dog bark you can hear through the wall. Me and my wife don't even argue anymore because the walls are so thin. This place is also filled with feral cats everywhere. The cats would climb on your car at night to get warm. There is atleast 10 cats roaming around the area all the time. Understanding that the apartment is an open floor plan they should atleast should have put in one closet for the bedroom or a pantry for food in the kitchen. I do not have a wardrobe closet or a food pantry. There are plenty of amenities in the compound; we have a 6x10 gym, a rusty charcoal grill where you can cook 4 burgers at the same time, a pool and a large oak tree that reminds you that your still allergic to pollen. I could go on for hours about the horrid living conditions here. If you want to hear more, just message me

Such a great change with new office staff. Savannah is on top of everything with a smile. I would…read morehave terminated my lease without this change in staff.

please do not let google review deter you from truth. it was written by AI, if it was any sympathy…read morethey would call, knock, and or ask how to rectify the situation. ANY serious corporation would have a phone call and explain in further detail along with why they are wrong with some of the other tenant.. posting and putting them on blast without being knowledgeable about a boat tag? I keep hearing excuse was they think a trailer tire, get this, "was popped." "we need the parking" as signs are advertising to bring more in. just another huge human error responding to me like that on google reviews. have a great day

elevators do not work. air conditioning does not work…read more no response to requests for maintenance. no fresh air or ventilation.

One of the best places I've lived at so far and very sad that I'm moving out. I've lived here for…read moreover two years and had less than minimal problems. The maintenance staff are fantastic. They fixed all my trouble tickets(three tickets) expeditiously and accurately. The management folks are awesome, especially the Assistant Property Manager, Alexzandra. She has been very helpful since day one. Whenever the staff of 11 East/The Carling put together community events, Alexzandra made sure to accommodate the best she could, whether it was food, locations or any other preferences. They even throw holiday congregations. I wish I had more time on my hands to attend the events but the few I've been to were always a blast. Even the small things were appreciated, such as the welcome home bag they gave me. The staffs' energy always emitted a positive one. Alexzandra's efforts as well as everyone else's are deeply appreciated, and I truly believe 11 East and The Carling are among the best in North East Florida if not all of Florida because of them. About the building and my unit: My unit, which was a studio, was great! The walls are extremely dense and thick. Hard concrete floor and ceiling I believe. Barely heard anything other than the city life outside. I lived on the 8th floor and sometimes I forget I had any neighbors. The common areas of the apartment building such as the lounges and gyms are very clean and aesthetically pleasing. There's a food spot on the corner right outside the apartment building called Super Foods, which has/had a 10% resident discount if you live in 11 East(not sure about The Carling though) There's a Burrito Gallery across the street and closes late if you're looking for that midnight snack. Downsides: --Parking for guests can be limited. Especially if you're thinking about having overnight guests BUT I do believe the apartment did or still do have visitor parking passes --Both 11 East and The Carling are lacking some gym equipment..if they had a squat rack, it would make my 99.98% love for the place to a 99.99% --Sometimes the gated garage opens on its own. --Not a lot of spots for dogs to take a phat dump on in the immediate area.(plenty of spots to pee on though) --My name was one of the first to appear on the buzzer and people would spam it sometimes. I would ask for a verbal password but no one knows it so I deny access all the time. It's great. --Only reason why I don't have 100% love for this place is because....I wanted more vegan options at the events. More good stuff: --Plenty of Pokemon Go opportunities. --Absolutey zero bugs on the 8th floor.